By John R. Hall Marne – DeWys Manufacturing of Marne is ramping up for a round of new hires as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to wind down. DeWys, a manufacturing company offering full service metal fabrication services, is looking to hire for several positions, according to Laura Preuss, Workforce Development Manager. “We have a variety […]
Muskegon – How long can you keep a Hula Hoop going? Have you done a random act of kindness lately? Law enforcement, fire, paramedics and even the Prosecutor’s Office are connecting with youth and families in Muskegon County through safe and healthy summer challenges! Those who respond on the Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/safeandhealthysummertaskforce) are entered into […]
By John R. Hall The Covid 19 outbreak of 2020 has altered many plans and programs, including the normal in-person youth career programs sponsored by West Michigan Works! In its stead, the organization is rolling out its Summer 2020 Virtual Career Readiness Program, where on-line participants can explore careers virtually, learn what careers are available, […]
Lansing – MCC President Dale K. Nesbary testified before the Michigan House Appropriations Higher Education and Community Colleges Appropriations Subcommittee on June 3, when he addressed community colleges in a COVID-19 environment and opening campuses for the fall semester. State Rep. Scott VanSingel (R-Grant) chairs the subcommittee. In addition to Nesbary, other higher education leaders who testified […]
WHAT: In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Baker College will host a Virtual Commencement ceremony to honor and celebrate its 2020 graduating class. Although a virtual celebration can’t replace the experience of a traditional commencement ceremony, Baker College is working hard to ensure the online event will give every Class of 2020 graduate the honor and […]
By Wendy Trach, RN Although over 5,000 Michiganders have tragically lost their lives to the coronavirus, there are tentative new signs of hope. Here in west Michigan where I live and work, after we saw an alarming increase in COVID patients, new cases now seem to be declining. But we are certainly not out of […]
LAS VEGAS– Prince Ranch Boxing’s undefeated super bantamweight contender, Raeese “The Beast” Aleem (16-0, 10 KOs), who is ranked WBA #13, is eyeing a showdown with WBO #1 Inter-Continental super bantamweight champion Stephen Fulton (18-0, 8 KOs), who is also rated WBC #6. “I am coming off the best win of my career, a fourth-round […]
By Teresa Taylor Williams Sunday mornings are different now for many folks who used to attend traditional church services in West Michigan. For safety reasons and to prevent the spread of Coronavirus, last March Governor Whitmer issued stay at home orders, which are still largely in effect. This meant people could no longer participate in […]
By Franklin Akil Fudail, Publisher of The Muskegon Tribune In 2016 Colin Kaepernick started warning the country in a peaceful way about the problem of excessive police force against Black Americans. His goal was to encourage leaders to take pro-active measures, so as a country we could stop excessive abuse of citizens and avoid the […]
Tribune News Wire Detroit – State representative Karen Whitsett from metro Detroit reported recently that she spoke with President Trump Thursday night and that he said Kwame Kilpatrick would be one of 3,000 prisoners soon released. Rep. Whitsett’s name was also one of several on a letter hand delivered to Trump back in February asking for […]